397. Jesus Sinners Doth Receive

1 "Jesus sinners doth receive":
Word of surest consolation;
Word all sorrow to relieve,
Word of pardon, peace, salvation!
Naught like this can comfort give:
"Jesus sinners doth receive."

2 On God's grace we have no claim,
Yet to us His pledge is given;
He hath sworn by His own Name,
Open are the gates of heaven.
Take to heart this word and live:
"Jesus sinners doth receive."

3 When a helpless lamb doth stray,
After it, the Shepherd, pressing
Through each dark and dangerous way,
Brings it back, His own possessing.
Jesus, seeks Thee, O believe:
"Jesus sinners doth receive."

4 Sorrowing, Lord, I yield to Thee,
Weary of sin's heavy burden;
Let Thy grace my portion be,
All I crave for is Thy pardon,
This, Thy promise, I believe:
"Jesus sinners doth receive."

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: "Jesus sinners doth receive"
Title: Jesus Sinners Doth Receive
Author: Erdmann Neumeister (1718)
Meter: 7 8, 7 8, 7 7.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1937
Scripture: ;
Topic: Way of Salvation: Invitation to Repentance
Tune Information
Name: MEINHOLD
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach, (1685-1750)
Meter: 7 8, 7 8, 7 7.
Key: G Major



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